New state law changes April 3 filing procedures
Filing for federal/state offices is set for April 3-5 at the Capitol. Election Board Sec Paul Ziriax expects between 250 and 300 candidates to file.
Winter Storm natural gas price lawsuits languish
More than 3 years after a massive winter storm blasted Oklahoma and the central U.S., utility customers have seen little progress in lawsuits filed against natural gas companies and traders.
State Dollars Prop Walters’ National Media Blitz
The Ok Dept of Ed hired a Virginia comms firm to ghostwrite and book Walters for TV. Some ask whether Walters is simply boosting his national profile at public expense.
Oklahoma Evicted: Thousands of Civil Filings Linger in Records Forever
When someone is evicted in Oklahoma, the case file is a public record and remains viewable to the public, a stigma many organizations call The Scarlet Letter E.
The death of nonbinary teen shines a national spotlight on Oklahoma’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies
Nex Benedict, 16, died after a fight in a school restroom. The cause/circumstances surrounding their death remain under investigation as public outrage grows.
Gov. Kevin Stitt calls for tax cut, increases in number of Oklahoma charter schools
Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday told lawmakers that he would sign any tax cut that comes to his desk. He also called to reform civil asset forfeiture.
State Election Board removes GOP members from Okla County Election Board
The state Election Board dismissed the Republican member and a Republican alternate from the Oklahoma County Election Board for a list of causes.
Oklahoma sets new record for emergency certified teachers
Oklahoma has set a new record this school year for issuing emergency teaching certifications, a sign the state’s teacher shortage has progressed.
Oklahoma paid for Ryan Walters’ travel for speaking engagements, media appearances and a horror...
Walters expensed trips despite an order from the Governor’s office banning public spending for most out-of-state travel.
Northeast OKC charter school approved, 2 others denied
A new charter elementary school for northeast Oklahoma City was approved by the Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education. But two more were denied.
OG&E calling for rate hike for Oklahoma customers
OG&E customers may soon see a bill hike. The public utility is asking the three-member Okla Corporation Commission to approve a $332 million annual rate hike.
A criminal record and protective orders, yet woman’s attacker had gun
Firearms have been the leading cause of domestic violence homicides in Oklahoma since 1998. Yet, Oklahoma's anti-red flag law bans any efforts to seize weapons by court order.
National Guard Deployment To Texas Border Paid For By Disaster Response Funds
Oklahoma spent more than $544,000 for the state’s National Guard to help secure the U.S. border with Mexico, money that came from a disaster fund for the Guard.
Federal judge considers fate of Oklahoma law on race, gender teaching
After two years of waiting, House Bill 1775 finally had its day in court. The 2021 law bans eight race and gender concepts from public school classrooms.
Okla State Chamber, Farm Bureau challenge effort to raise minimum wage
A proposed state question to raise Oklahoma’s hourly minimum wage to $15 faces its first legal challenge by the State Chamber and Oklahoma Farm Bureau.
